Lot 180 , A rare Chinese doucai lotus flower jar, Wanli six character mark and probably of the period, (1573-1619), H. 9.5cm, D. 10.8cm, later

A rare Chinese doucai 'lotus flower' jar, Wanli six character mark and probably of the period, (1573-1619), of squat baluster form, painted in underglaze blue with a repeating design of lotus flowers and scrolling tendrils enamelled in green, within lappeted borders and yellow enamel lines, H. 9.5cm, D. 10.8cm, later wood stand and cover
Estimate £800-1,200

There is an old Japanese style gilt filled repair to a large section of the rim of the jar, there is some scratching and wear to the glaze consistent with age and use, there is a visible slightly stained hairline crack running approximately one third of the circumference of the jar along the luting line - visible on the exterior and slightly visible on the interior. There is a short hairline crack to the shoulder through the lapetted border and some scratching to the glaze on the interior, otherwise in reasonable condition, the wood stand is missing a foot.


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Sold for £29,000